Tamara van Esch
Dutch musician Tamara van Esch writes songs the way you notice something small and then can’t stop thinking about it. The Utrecht-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist ...
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![About [2025]](https://theinfluences.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/The-Influences-BTS-10-1024x768.jpg "About [2025]")
Tell me moreThe Influences is a music video project and YouTube channel that captures intimate live performances exploring the musical craft and key influences of some of the most compelling artists from around the globe.
Created and curated by Dutch journalist and filmmaker Matthijs van der Ven in 2008, The Influences has now filmed over 400 separate artists in many unique settings, creating a substantial musical archive of over 1400 videos.
Recent sessions
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Solo
Sometimes things are too special not to film. As you might remember; In 2025, The Influences launched a special project Solo, by other people. A ... -
Malin Pettersen
Malin Pettersen has been busy. The past few years have brought a steady stream of releases – each one finding its own shape without feeling ... -
Sessions, TakeRoot festival, USA
Kyshona
Sometimes it takes a little while before a session gets published, and trust me, it has nothing to do with how enthusiastic I am about ... -
Caleb Caudle
“Guy Clark and John Prine speak a language that I speak. It’s full of details and empathy. I chose my song Sweet Critters because it’s both of ... -
The Northern Belle
Stine Andreassen is one of those singers who will leave a smile on your face, even if you were in a terrible mood before. Trust ... -
Sessions, TakeRoot festival, USA
Joachim Cooder
After almost 18 years of this project, I can almost always feel it when a recording is going to be interesting. And when Joachim Cooder ... -
Norma
Halden is a small city in the southeastern corner of Norway, right on the Swedish border. It has a river, a fortress, and apparently, one ...
News
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The Influences in 2025
This year, I’ve published 31 full sessions and over 100 videos on The Influences. Looking through my hard drives, I’ve more than that waiting to ... -
Support The Influences on Patreon
For the first time in our 17-year journey capturing intimate live performances, The Influences is opening its doors to community support through Patreon. Join me ...